Historical Events
Sports History
Jim Palmer is 4th Oriole to win at least 20 games this season
- MP David Bleakley resigns in protest over the introduction of Internment and the lack of any new political initiatives by the Northern Ireland government
- WGBY TV channel 57 in Springfield, MA (PBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Elva Dryer, American 1.5K/5K runner, born in Durango, Colorado
- Patterson Thompson, West Indies cricketer (WI Test fast bowler v New Zealand 1996), born in Saint Michael, Barbados
Famous Deaths
- Muriel Kirkland, actress (Nana, Fast Workers), dies of emphysema at 68
About September 26, 1971
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 8 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Maggie May/Reason To Believe - Rod Stewart
#1 Song: Hey Girl Don't Bother Me - Tams
